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This course is meant for those who already have at least some experience using Microsoft PowerPoint. In this movie, you will know what the prerequisites are for being able to follow along easily in this course. You will also know about other PowerPoint training avaialbe at lynda.com if you need to first get up to speed with PowerPoint 2016.

- [Voiceover] Well just before we begin.There are a few things you should know,if you do plan on following along with me in this course.Firstly, I'll be working with PowerPoint 2016on a Windows 10 machine.PowerPoint and all the other Office programsin the suite are often updated,and I'll be working with version16.0.6366.2056.Now if you notice small discrepancies in whatyou see on your screen versus mine, just check your version.It could be different.Next we'll be flying through some time saving shortcuts,and some features that mightbe considered intermediate level.

It's best if you have some experience alreadywith PowerPoint, to get the most out of this course,and to be able to follow along with me at a decent pace.Now if you are new to PowerPoint,you might consider checking outPowerPoint 2016 Essential Training, with Jess Stratton,here at Lynda.com, and if you're already familiarwith PowerPoint but just new to PowerPoint 2016.You could check out my Office 2016and Office 365 New Features course.It'll get you up to speed on the changes throughoutthe entire suite and you may then find this coursea little bit easier to follow along.

Lastly, to follow along with me every step of the way.There are exercise files that accompany this course.We'll talk about those next.

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4/13/2016

PowerPoint power users know what features to use to make their presentations truly engaging. They know how to work seamlessly with the software, controlling their slideshows and presentations directly from the keyboard. They know how to make PowerPoint their own by adjusting settings to fit their unique workflows. Want to know what the power users know? Watch these tutorials to find out how to put these power shortcuts to work for you.

Microsoft Office expert David Rivers begins with the top 10 tips, including how to repurpose slides from other presentations, create custom shapes and animations, and insert online video into a slide. From there, he offers pro tips on managing files; using little-known keyboard shortcuts; getting the most out of your text, objects, and media; sharing your presentations; and more.